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"Say something in [Japanese]!"

One of the most frustrating things about learning a language is the inevitable “say something in that language!” Something I like to do in response is say a tongue twister, which is impressive and a good way to practice pronunciation, anyway. Here are a few I’ve learned:

ばすがすばくはつ [basu gasu bakuhatsu] (3X) What it means: Bus, Gas, EXPLOSION! Note: I learned this from a particularly cute Japanese woman, who liked to throw her arms up to imitate the explosion as she taught us. あおパジャマあかパジャマきパジャマ [ao pajama aka pajama ki pajama] (3X) What it means: Blue pajamas, red pajamas, yellow pajamas. Note: I have been told the color order on this doesn’t matter, as long as you say it the same way all three times.

となりのたけがきにたけたてかけた。たけ たてかけたかったからたけたてかけた。[tonari no takegaki ni taketate kaketa. take tate kaketakatta kara taketate kaketa.] What it means: I leaned on the bamboo fence next to me. The bamboo fence leaned also onto me. Note: This one is especially fun at parties. One of my coworkers thought this sounded particularly hilarious with an American accent, although that’s probably because she was used to my normal speaking, which I do try to keep close to actual Japanese.

すいたそうしゃじょうしろシャツじゅんしゃしゃさつじけん。[Suita soushajou shiro shatsu junsha shasatsu jiken.] What it means: The crime of the shooting of a white-shirted associate in a Suita railyard. Note: my fiance’s father taught me this one, and I’m only 90% sure I’ve mastered it. As I can’t find evidence of its existence on the internet, you’re just gonna have to trust me. These are called “Hayakuchi Kotoba (早口一言)” in Japanese. I like to learn the words first, then worry about correct intonation and rhythm second in this case. It makes the longer ones especially easier to memorize. I wonder about other languages’ tongue twisters…

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Evil Dead Trap 『死霊の罠』(1988) Written by Takashi Ishii 石井隆 Directed by Toshiharu Ikeda 池田敏春 Cinematography by Masaki Tamura たむら まさき

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Black Angel (1998) 『 黒の天使 Vol.1 』 Written & Directed by Takashi Ishii 石井隆

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#MATTHEW PERRY?!?!

Who was gonna tell me that Rise of Ronin has a romantic option for certain characters?!?!?!

Was I supposed to figure that out in my own?! I did! But I’m pissed it took so long! What the hell universe?!

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Tokyo city lights in Angel Dust (Sogo Ishii, 1994)

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Title: 12歳までに知っておきたい言い換え図鑑 (１２さい まで しっておきたい いいかえ ずかん) Encyclopedia of Ways to Rephrase That You Should Know Before 12 Years Old

Although this book is aimed at 12-year-olds and younger, I believe that many adults also should read this book. It gives examples of common, negative reactions to daily situations (when someone makes a mistake, when someone is trying out a new look, when someone wants to be alone, etc.) such as asking why they don't know how to do something, expressing your opinion that the way they looked before was preferable, etc. It explains why these negative phrases aren't helpful and gives examples of how your friend might react if you use them. Then it gives phrases that you can use instead, phrases that support the other person rather than bringing them down.

This is a high level book for Japanese learners but I think that intermediate to high N3 learners would be able to understand a significant amount, especially as there is abundant furigana (thank you, 12-year-old target readers). Illustrations also allow for easier understanding of the topics presented. I think it's useful for learning native turns of phrase to use in certain situations.

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Cute historical look drawn by Nadeshico Rin, showing a yound lady nestled in a type of coat called shirushibanten (a livery coat​ then worn by craftsmen or merchant clerks).

This is the Edo era takes on "borrowed boyfriend sweater fashion" ;)

Then, haori and other type of coats were menswear only. Women slowy borrowed those more and more overtime until haori entered womenswear.

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Monday (2000)

Monday (2000)  directed by SABU cinematography by Kazuto Sato

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Shinichi Tsutsumi ◇ マンデイ / Monday (2000)

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Love this glorious Edo or Meiji era plumpling from Japan. Source.

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Rainy day in Kamakura

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source - https://www.linguajunkie.com/japanese/japanese-phrases-sayings-health

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世界の終わりはこの店で：ネタ画像置き場

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Angel Dust (Sogo Ishii, 1994)

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Angel Dust (Sogo Ishii, 1994)

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TJ MIKELOGAN’S HALLOWEEN 2024 EVENT Day 3: Foreign horror

ハウス Hausu (1977, dir. Nobuhiko Ôbayashi)